Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Upholds £1,301 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges for a leasehold property were reasonable and payable. The Tribunal also set a new budget for the coming year and deferred decisions on certain orders.
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent Based on Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £960 per month for a ground floor flat in Bexhill-on-Sea, adjusting the proposed rent to reflect the property's condition and shortcomings.
Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent for Tenancy Based on Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £1,151 per month for a property, considering factors such as the property's condition and the lack of certain amenities.
Tribunal Sets £675/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bideford
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent £6,420.00 roof repairs in Worcestershire
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to a flat roof. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further water damage to the property. The decision was made because the repairs were urgent and no leaseholders objected to the dispensation.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Unforeseen Works
Tribunal Partially Grants £82.65 Management Fee Claim for Assured Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on whether a tenant must pay certain service charges under their lease agreement. The Tribunal decided the tenant must pay half of the management fees but not the insurance premium.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice with Cost Variations
Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Tenancy Dispute
Tribunal Sets £1036/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in HarrowChelsea
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the terms of the tenancy agreement and the scarcity of similar properties in the market. The rent was set at £1036 per month.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Payability of Service Charges for Major Works
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay £6435.57 in service charges for major works. The tribunal found the charges reasonable and supported by proper consultation with a person.
Tribunal Grants £7,162.56 Heating Repair Works Dispensation in London
Tribunal Orders £2,084.50 Service Charges for Major Works in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay £2,084.50 in service charges for major works, including window repairs and external decorations, under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.